Johnson & Johnson

Software Engineer, Real-time Software

Johnson & Johnson$87K — $140K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S or M.S. in Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering or Robotics
  • 2+ years of experience in multi-threaded C++ software development
  • Strong knowledge of modern C++ including memory management and concurrency
  • Understanding of operating system concepts like scheduling and thread management
  • Familiarity with version control systems, specifically Git

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain real-time C++ software components for robotic systems
  • Debug timing and communication issues in control loops
  • Write and execute safety-critical software tests
  • Collaborate with various engineering teams for software and hardware integration
  • Participate in code reviews and defect triage processes
  • Implement software risk mitigations
  • Contribute to design documentation and verification artifacts

Benefits

  • 120 hours of vacation time per year
  • Sick time of 40 hours annually; differing amounts per state
  • 13 days of holiday pay, including floating holidays
  • Up to 40 hours for personal and family time
  • 480 hours of parental leave within one year of child birth/adoption
  • 240 hours of bereavement leave for immediate family
  • 32 hours of volunteer leave per year
Full Job Description
Job Function:
R&D Product Development

Job Sub Function:
R&D Software/Systems Engineering

Job Category:
Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:
Santa Clara, California, United States of America

Job Description:

About Surgery

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we're developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.

Are you passionate about improving and expanding the possibilities of surgery? Ready to join a team that's reimagining how we heal? Our Surgery team will give you the chance to deliver surgical technologies and solutions to surgeons and healthcare professionals around the world. Your contributions will help effectively treat some of the world's most prevalent conditions such as obesity, cardiovascular disease and cancer. Patients are waiting.

Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech

We are searching for the best talent for ourSoftware Engineer, Real-time Software position. This position will be located in Santa Clara, CA

Purpose:

You will be developing software for our groundbreaking medical robotic platform OTTAVA. You will write code to control robotics hardware, architect communication protocols talking to embedded devices and provide testing infrastructure. If you have a passion for writing elegant software in mission critical domain and want to work in a fun, ambitious mechatronics environment, this is the job you've been searching for. We've assembled a team of outstanding engineers and are looking for a new team member to join us!

You will be responsible for:
  • Develop and maintain multi-threaded, multi-core real-time C++ software components within EtherCAT, CAN and proprietary communication stack
  • Debug timing, synchronization and communication issues in real-time control loops
  • Write and execute unit, integration, and system-level tests for safety-critical software
  • Collaborate with Controls, Systems, FPGA/EE and V&V teams to integrate software with hardware platforms
  • Participate in code reviews, static analysis, and defect triage
  • Implement risk mitigations in software
  • Contribute to design documentation, requirement traceability, and verification artifacts


Experience and Skills:

Required:
  • B.S or M.S. degree in Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering or Robotics
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in writing multi-threaded C++ production software
  • Essential modern C++ (Memory management, performance, concurrency)
  • Proficiency in OS concepts (scheduling, interrupts, threading, IPC)
  • Familiarity with version control (Git) and basic debugging tools (JTAG, Scopes etc.)

Preferred:
  • Exposure to Linux/RTOS environments
  • Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (EtherCAT, CAN/CANOpen)
  • Experience with Python scripting for test automation or tooling
  • Knowledge of IEC 62304 or other regulated software development standards
  • Comfortable in debugging software which controls hardware devices

Other:
  • This position may require up to 5% travel.
  • This position is located in Santa Clara, California.


Required Skills:
Embedded C++, Linux

Preferred Skills:

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :
$87,000.00 - $140,300.00

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:
Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company's consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).

The following link to general company benefits information MUST also be included in the posting: Please use the following language:

For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits

This position is eligible to participate in the Company's long-term incentive program.

Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:

Vacation -120 hours per calendar year

Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado -48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington -56 hours per calendar year

Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays -13 days per calendar year

Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year

Parental Leave - 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child

Bereavement Leave - 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year

Caregiver Leave - 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days

Volunteer Leave - 32 hours per calendar year

Military Spouse Time-Off - 80 hours per calendar year

About Johnson & Johnson

Scio Diamond creates single-crystal Type IIa diamonds for the jewelry market and for industrial applications. It employs a patent-protected chemical vapor deposition (CVD) process in a precisely controlled laboratory setting to produce diamonds. It was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina.

Johnson & Johnson Careers

Joining Johnson & Johnson provides an unparalleled opportunity to be a part of a global team of professionals dedicated to blending care, science, and innovation to profoundly change the trajectory of health for humanity.

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At Johnson & Johnson, you will engage in work that matters. Join our community of professionals in health care to drive significant and impactful changes across the globe. Our team at Johnson & Johnson leads with science and heart in sectors from pharmaceuticals to medical devices and consumer health products.

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Leverage Johnson & Johnson’s culture of innovation to transform health care and improve the lives of people around the world. Our collaborative environment encourages leadership and growth, allowing you to pioneer new strategies for health care solutions with a diverse team of experts.

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Engage in groundbreaking work that enhances how care is delivered on a global scale. Johnson & Johnson’s commitment to innovative health solutions results in dynamic career paths filled with opportunities for professional growth and development.

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Our team at Johnson & Johnson thrives on collaboration and diversity. You will work alongside over 130,000 employees globally who are committed to making a lasting impact. With a culture that values diversity training and leadership, you are supported in both personal and professional growth.

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